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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

LB56 RXCMOT history

LB56 RXC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,912 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RXC was last recorded at 87,912 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,912 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,912 miles
  • 2025 – 76,867 miles
  • 2024 – 75,807 miles
  • 2023 – 70,214 miles
  • 2022 – 65,245 miles
  • 2021 – 60,953 miles
  • 2020 – 55,581 miles
  • 2018 – 51,774 miles
  • 2017 – 47,176 miles
  • 2016 – 43,133 miles
  • 2015 – 36,795 miles
  • 2014 – 30,930 miles
  • 2013 – 27,256 miles
  • 2012 – 23,310 miles
  • 2011 – 18,165 miles
  • 2010 – 14,331 miles
  • 2009 – 10,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,912 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    982940971249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,912 miles (+92)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    705980807435
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,820 miles (+10,953)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,820 miles
    Test number
    477736094115
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,867 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,867 miles
    Test number
    849792636899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,866 miles (+1,059)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,866 miles
    Test number
    750082635123
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced cross-connected with position light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer pipe (under bonnet) leaking

  6. Pass75,807 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,807 miles
    Test number
    944048054248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail75,805 miles (+5,591)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,805 miles
    Test number
    464260948559
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass70,214 miles (+4,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,214 miles
    Test number
    427782446747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass65,245 miles (+4,292)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,245 miles
    Test number
    548135101011
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,953 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    614078874401
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail60,952 miles (+5,371)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,952 miles
    Test number
    486125460954
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass55,581 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,581 miles
    Test number
    475235288617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,774 miles (+4,598)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    369337364879
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and tread slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass47,176 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,176 miles
    Test number
    403034741783
    • AdvisorySlight perishing on o/side and n/side rear tyres.

  15. Pass43,133 miles (+6,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    676458345455
    • AdvisorySlight perishing on o/side and n/side rear tyres.

  16. Pass36,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    230156494240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,795 miles (+5,865)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    344819106141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass30,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,930 miles
    Test number
    939070754398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,930 miles (+3,674)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,930 miles
    Test number
    948000354391
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass27,256 miles (+3,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,256 miles
    Test number
    706272603353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass23,310 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,310 miles
    Test number
    695792112334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,165 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,165 miles
    Test number
    909002611314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,331 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,331 miles
    Test number
    800043910379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    10,035 miles
    Test number
    861867109303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 RXC

Does LB56 RXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RXC is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RXC?
The MOT on LB56 RXC is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RXC done?
LB56 RXC was recorded at 87,912 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,723 miles a year.
Has LB56 RXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RXC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 RXC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 RXC find?
LB56 RXC passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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